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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling and Veterans
DESCRIPTION:This training counts toward the MA PGS Certificate Fundamental Coursework \nParticipant stipends are available for those who attend full training. \nThis training is for providers and health allied professionals serving veterans and will focus on identifying and addressing problem gambling with veteran clients. The learning objectives of this training are as follows: \n\nDistinguish between social and problem gambling\nIdentify consequences of problem gambling\nIdentify veteran populations at risk for problem gambling\nDefine addiction and its signs\nDistinguish between gambling and substance use disorder\nPractice addressing addiction\nName support resources\n\nCEUs for the following program are available through this course: \nLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors: \n\nMA Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to sponsor\, conduct or approve continuing education programs for alcohol and drug counselors/assistants (LADCs).\n\nTRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY: Each Problem Gambling and Veterans training requires a minimum of 10 participants. Trainings with fewer than 10 participants will be canceled\, given the challenges that arise with facilitating an interactive 3-hour training with less than 10 active participants. Registrants will be notified of any training cancellations by email and will be referred to additional resources and upcoming trainings. In the event of a training cancellation\, we regrettably cannot provide any stipends toward this training.
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-and-veterans-7/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
CATEGORIES:Fundamental
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SUMMARY:Project Build Up Learning Academy: Impacts of Trauma on Problem Gambling Development and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This training counts toward the MA PGS Certificate Clinical Core Competency Coursework \nNovember 30th\, December 7th and 14th 1-3:30 PM \nThis program is a 3-session (2.5 hours/session) offered through MTAC’s sister program Project Build Up that will focus on the impacts of trauma on gambling disorder. Attendance at every session is required. \nThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Program Project Build Up is hosting a Learning Academy that will discuss how trauma impacts the development of problem gambling and co-occurring disorders. Participants will also learn more about the principles of trauma-informed care and applying these to problem gambling treatment and recovery. This is an opportunity for organizations that already provide services or are interested in providing services for gambling disorder to learn to focus equity on their work. \nParticipation is limited to twenty attendees. Attendance is limited to two participants from each applying organization. Participants that complete all 3 sessions of the Learning Academy will be awarded a stipend. This course offers 7 hours of CEU credits. \nWe will update this page with the application link when we begin accepting applications in late October!
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/project-build-up-pbu-learning-academy-application-impacts-of-trauma-on-problem-gambling-development-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
CATEGORIES:Core
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223451
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SUMMARY:PBU Learning Academy: Promoting and Providing Problem Gambling Services
DESCRIPTION:This training counts toward the MA PGS Certificate \nSeptember 29th\, October 6th and 13th 1:00-3:30 PM \nThis program is a 3-session (2.5 hours/session) offered through MTAC’s sister program Project Build Up that will provide background and clinical understanding on Gambling Disorder. Attendance at every session is required. \nThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Program Project Build Up is hosting a learning academy going over the basics of Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder. Participants will hear from experts in the field including researchers\, clinicians\, and people with lived experience. Best practices for screening\, assessment\, and treatment will also be discussed. This is a fantastic opportunity for clinicians looking to learn about how they can treat problem gambling and organizations without treatment services to build capacity to make referrals for treatment/educate their community and for clinicians looking to learn about how they can treat problem gambling. \nParticipation is limited to twenty attendees. Attendance is limited to two participants from each applying organization. Participants that complete all 3 sessions of the Learning Academy will be awarded a stipend. after the 3rd session. This course offers 7 hours of CEU credits. \nTo apply to this program please apply through this link \n 
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/project-build-up-general-problem-gambling-learning-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
CATEGORIES:Core
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T160000
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling and Veterans Training
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Office of Problem Gambling Services\, in partnership with Health Resources in Action\, is excited to offer FREE virtual trainings titled “Problem Gambling & Veterans.”  This training is for providers serving veterans and will focus on identifying and addressing problem gambling with veteran clients. The learning objectives of  this training are as follows: \n\nDistinguish between social and problem gambling\nIdentify consequences of problem gambling\nIdentify veteran populations at risk for problem gambling\nDefine addiction and its signs\nDistinguish between gambling and substance use disorder\nPractice addressing addiction\nName support resources\n\nCEUs for the following program are available through this course: \nLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors: \n\nMA Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to sponsor\, conduct or approve continuing education programs for alcohol and drug counselors/assistants (LADCs).\n\nParticipant stipends are available for those who attend.
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-and-veterans-training/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223451
CREATED:20220407T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T230225Z
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling Treatment Training
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar will go over the most scientifically-supported treatment for gambling disorder\, provide tips for CBT and Motivational Interviewing\, and allow clinicians to practice talking about problem gambling with a client. \nCEUs are available through this training! \nPsychologists: \n\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.5 continuing education credits.\n\nCounselors: \n\nThe Division on Addiction has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\n\nAddiction Specialists: \n\nThe Division on Addiction is a National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Approved Education Provider (provider number 396).\n\nSocial Workers: \n\nThis program has been approved for 1.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure\, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program\, Authorization Number D 91043-2.\n\nLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors: \n\nMA Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to sponsor\, conduct or approve continuing education programs for alcohol and drug counselors/assistants (LADCs).
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-treatment-training/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220119T113000
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CREATED:20211020T192006Z
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling Treatment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar will go over the most scientifically-supported treatment for gambling disorder\, provide tips for CBT and Motivational Interviewing\, and allow clinicians to practice talking about problem gambling with a client. \nCEUs are available through this training! \nPsychologists: \n\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.0 continuing education credits.\n\nCounselors: \n\nThe Division on Addiction has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\n\nAddiction Specialists: \n\nThe Division on Addiction is a National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Approved Education Provider (provider number 396).\nThe sponsor of this program has been approved to offer 1 hour of Continuing Education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) in accordance with the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. Approval No. 12-1462.\n\nSocial Workers: \n\nNational Association of Social Workers (NASW) approval for this program is pending. Interested social workers are encouraged to attend this webinar when it is re-offered in Spring 2022.
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-treatment-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223451
CREATED:20211020T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T022706Z
UID:10000045-1639486800-1639490400@www.m-tac.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Problem Gambling Services Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide valuable guidance and insight on effective ways to promote your organization’s problem gambling services in your community. \nBy covering the following topics participants will step away with ideas and strategies for disseminating promotional materials: \n\nKey messages to include\nAvoiding stigmatizing language and imagery\nConsiderations for engaging community members\nFurther resources for promoting problem gambling services\n\nCEUs are available through this training! \nPsychologists: \n\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.0 continuing education credits.\n\nCounselors: \n\nThe Division on Addiction has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\n\nAddiction Specialists: \n\nThe Division on Addiction is a National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Approved Education Provider (provider number 396).\nThe sponsor of this program has been approved to offer 1 hour of Continuing Education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) in accordance with the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. Approval No. 12-1462.\n\nSocial Workers: \n\nNational Association of Social Workers (NASW) approval for this program is pending. Interested social workers are encouraged to attend this webinar when it is re-offered in Spring 2022.
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/promoting-problem-gambling-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T113000
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling Screening Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This interactive training will introduce participants to screening for problem gambling among clients seeking mental health or addiction treatment. Participants will learn about three problem gambling screening tools and select a tool that best fits their organization’s needs. Participants will practice having effective conversations about problem gambling with clients. \n  \nCEUs are available through this training! \nPsychologists: \n\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.5 continuing education credits.\n\nCounselors: \n\nThe Division on Addiction has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This program is approved for 1.5 clock hours.\n\nAddiction Specialists: \n\nThe Division on Addiction is a National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Approved Education Provider (provider number 396).\nThe sponsor of this program has been approved to offer 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) in accordance with the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. Approval No. 12-1462.\n\nSocial Workers: \n\nNational Association of Social Workers (NASW) approval for this program is pending. Interested social workers are encouraged to attend this webinar when it is re-offered in Spring 2022.\n\n 
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-screening-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T093000
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Office of Problem Gambling Services\, in partnership with Health Resources in Action\, is excited to offer FREE virtual trainings to Veteran Services Officers  (VSOs) and outpatient treatment organizations titled “Problem Gambling & Veterans.”  This training is for providers serving veterans and will focus on identifying and addressing problem gambling with veteran clients. The learning objectives of  this training are as follows: \n\nDistinguish between social and problem gambling\nIdentify consequences of problem gambling\nIdentify veteran populations at risk for problem gambling\nDefine addiction and its signs\nDistinguish between gambling and substance use disorder\nPractice addressing addiction\nName support resources\n\nCEUs are not available for this course
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-veterans-3/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223451
CREATED:20210830T173356Z
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Office of Problem Gambling Services\, in partnership with Health Resources in Action\, is excited to offer FREE virtual trainings titled “Problem Gambling & Veterans.”  This training is for providers serving veterans and will focus on identifying and addressing problem gambling with veteran clients. The learning objectives of  this training are as follows: \n\nDistinguish between social and problem gambling\nIdentify consequences of problem gambling\nIdentify veteran populations at risk for problem gambling\nDefine addiction and its signs\nDistinguish between gambling and substance use disorder\nPractice addressing addiction\nName support resources\n\nCEUs are not available for this course
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-veterans-2/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T093000
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SUMMARY:Problem Gambling & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Office of Problem Gambling Services\, in partnership with Health Resources in Action\, is excited to offer FREE virtual trainings to Veteran Services Officers (VSOs) titled “Problem Gambling & Veterans.”  This training is for providers serving veterans and will focus on identifying and addressing problem gambling with veteran clients. The learning objectives of  this training are as follows: \n\nDistinguish between social and problem gambling\nIdentify consequences of problem gambling\nIdentify veteran populations at risk for problem gambling\nDefine addiction and its signs\nDistinguish between gambling and substance use disorder\nPractice addressing addiction\nName support resources\n\nCEUs are not available for this course
URL:https://www.m-tac.org/training/problem-gambling-veterans/
LOCATION:Virtual/remote training
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